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NAACP IMAGE AWARD Winners Announced on BET and CBS

President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Rev. D. James Lawson, Chadwick Boseman, Viola Davis, Issa Rae and More Honored at the 52nd NAACP Image Awards

Jazmine Sullivan performs during the 52nd NAACP Image Awards. NAACP via Getty.

By Naomi Richard

The NAACP celebrated the stellar achievements of Black Excellence during its 52nd NAACP Image Awards held as a special LIVE televised broadcast on BET and, for the first time, CBS. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris kicked-off the night in a special recorded message highlighting the importance of the NAACP and saluting its work.

Winners of the night included D-NICE (Entertainer of the Year), Viola Davis (Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series - “How To Get Away With Murder” and Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture- “Ma Rainey's Black Bottom”), Regé-Jean Page (Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series –“Bridgerton”), Issa Rae (Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series – “Insecure”), Stacey Abrams (Social Justice Impact) and “Bad Boys For Life” starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence (Outstanding Motion Picture).

The late Chadwick Boseman won the award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture – “Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.” Chadwick’s wife, Taylor Simone Ledward, accepted the award in his honor, encouraging fans to be proactive about their health and visit StandUpToCancer.org for more information about detecting the signs of colon cancer. Boseman also garnered a lead actor Oscar nomination for his incredible role in this Netflix feature, his final film performance.

Jamie Foxx, and Marsai Martin picked up awards, along with shows like “Verzuz” created by producers Timbaland and Swizz Beatz; and Jada Pinkett Smith’s “Red Table Talk.”

2021 NAACP Image Awards Hall Of Fame Inductee Eddie Murphy. NAACP via Getty.

During the ceremony, legendary entertainer, film icon and two-time Image Award recipient Eddie Murphy was inducted into the acclaimed NAACP Image Awards Hall Of Fame. The Hall of Fame Award was presented by Eddie Murphy’s collaborator and long-time friend, Arsenio Hall.

NAACP President and CEO, Derrick Johnson, presented NBA superstar, business entrepreneur, and philanthropist, LeBron James, with the President’s Award, which was bestowed in recognition of a special achievement and distinguished public service.

Civil Rights Icon, the Rev. D. James Lawson, was recognized with the NAACP Chairman’s Award. NAACP via Getty.

Civil Rights Movement Icon, the Rev. D. James Lawson, was recognized with the NAACP Chairman’s Award during the ceremony. In his acceptance speech, he recalled a time in High School in 1944, where he went door-to-door soliciting memberships for his local NAACP chapter in Ohio.

Image Award Outstanding Female Artist nominee Jazmine Sullivan, kicked-off the music portion with an electrifying performance of “Pick Up Your Feelings” from her latest album Heaux Tales. Additionally, Grammy Award-winning singer Maxwell took to the stage to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his debut album Urban Hang Suite, performing “Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder).”

Beyoncé won the most music awards, taking home non-televised achievements including Outstanding Female Artist for ‘Black Parade’ and Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album for 'Brown Skin Girl;' and Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary) and Outstanding Hip Hop/Rap Song with Megan Thee Stallion for their remix of the rapper's mega-hit 'Savage.'

Former First Lady Michelle Obama presented the first Social Justice Impact Award to Stacey Abrams for turning Georgia into a swing state. NAACP via Getty.

Additional guest appearances included Alicia Keys, Andra Day, Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Misty Copeland, Regina King, Samuel L. Jackson, the cast of Tyler Perry's Sistas, Swizz Beatz, and Tracy Morgan. MC Lyte served as the night’s Voice Over announcer.

Sunday’s LIVE show followed the week-long NAACP Image Awards Virtual Experience, which invited fans to join the celebration of Black Excellence--including the non-televised awards programs, virtual red carpet, and a curated conversation series. The Virtual Experience additionally played host to the night’s post-show virtual afterparty which featured classic cuts by DJ Questlove, current cuts by DJ Kiss, and a Jazz Lounge performance by Robert Glasper and Lalah Hathaway.

To relive moments from the Image Award’s Virtual Experience’s NAACP Theatre and for a complete list of 2021 NAACP Image Award Winners visit https://naacpimageawards.net.

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